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When you are trying to lose weight, it can seem like an uphill battle. You may be feeling like you will never reach your goal weight. Don’t give up: there is a simple solution to your weight struggles. When you add resistance, or strength training into your exercise routine, you will send your metabolism into overdrive. Your body will become a lean, mean fat-burning machine. If you are already doing cardio, adding 20 minutes of resistance training 3 times a week won’t seem like much trouble at all. If you are not exercising at all, you may have to look at ways to fit in some time during your busy day. Try walking after dinner instead of watching your favourite show.

The reason that resistance training is so effective is that it builds muscle, and will add definition to your body. You won’t look like a body builder, but you will be toned and defined. Muscle weighs twice as much as fat, and burns calories at twice the rate that fat does. To put it simply: more muscle = more calorie-burning. You should aim for at least 20 minutes three times a week. You can go to a gym if you already have a membership, or you can purchase some DVDs to do at home. There are a variety of instructors and workouts available, so you are sure to find something you’ll enjoy.

Kettle Bell training has become quite popular the past few years, because it combines cardio with resistance training, and is great for everyone from beginners to advanced exercisers. Pilates is also extremely popular, because you can combine mat exercises with resistance machines like the reformer. There are a number of light weights and resistance bands that you can purchase from your local department store. They are not expensive, and are extremely beneficial.

Once you’ve incorporated strength training into your regular exercise routine, you will notice changes almost immediately. Your clothes will fit better, your arms, legs and butt will be toned and you will feel great too. Don’t forget to eat properly; just because you are exercising doesn’t mean you can start eating chips and chocolate again.

When you are fit and healthy, other areas of your life will improve as well. You will feel more confident and more in control. You will have the self-esteem you need to go for that job, or that promotion. You will not have any issues going into a store and buying sexy clothes.

Most people don’t think about changing their insurance policies once they have lost weight and gotten healthy. When you are at a healthy weight, you are at less risk of disease and illness, like heart attacks and diabetes. Your insurance company may want to do another medical, but once they confirm that you are healthy, they will reduce your health insurance rate. The money you save can go into a bank account or an investment fund. You can use it to go on vacation so you can show off your body in your new bikini.

Johnny Guyzer has been helping hundreds of people lose weight over his 15 year career as a personal fitness coach. He also contributes to sites like Kanetix.ca where you can save money on health, travel, and life quotes.